The #EndSARS movement is about more than ending police brutality in Nigeria Efosa Ojomo The #EndSARS movement is about more than ending police brutality in Nigeria There is no easy fix Nigeria’s decades’ long problem with the police, but supporting an innovation-led development agenda that focuses on economic growth is a good start. Nov 10, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
Guyana needs to tap into innovation, not oil Lincoln Wilcox Guyana needs to tap into innovation, not oil For Guyana, as for other emerging economies, enduring shared prosperity won’t come from a windfall of wealth; it will come from creating new markets. Nov 5, 2020 Lincoln Wilcox
Is the US ready to bring healthcare back into the home? Jessica Plante Is the US ready to bring healthcare back into the home? With COVID continuing to lessen traffic through doctors offices and hospitals, is it time to revisit the home healthcare model? Oct 27, 2020 Jessica Plante
Drones: High-tech? Yes. Disruptive? Maybe not. Jessica Plante Drones: High-tech? Yes. Disruptive? Maybe not. Pharmacies are starting to rely on drones to complete deliveries. But this airborne delivery service may not replace delivery trucks just yet. Oct 13, 2020 Jessica Plante
Teletherapy’s post-pandemic staying power Jessica Plante Teletherapy’s post-pandemic staying power Teletherapy is seeing the same success as other telehealth services. Theory can tell us if teletherapy is built to last. Oct 1, 2020 Jessica Plante
5 insights from our research on innovation during a pandemic Efosa Ojomo 5 insights from our research on innovation during a pandemic As COVID-19 continues to generate economic devastation around the globe in 2020, here are 5 major insights we've uncovered to ensure economies build back better. Sept 24, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
In the face of COVID-19, anti-vaping campaigns are more important than ever Jessica Plante In the face of COVID-19, anti-vaping campaigns are more important than ever Youth vaping remains its own public health crisis. COVID-19 may be the make-or-break moment anti-vaping campaigns have been looking for. Sept 17, 2020 Jessica Plante
Addressing the social impact of COVID-19 Jessica Plante Addressing the social impact of COVID-19 Guidelines were set to prevent COVID-19. But only the fortunate can follow them. Jobs Theory and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs explain why. Sept 3, 2020 Jessica Plante
Rethinking corruption in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic Efosa Ojomo Rethinking corruption in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic Despite triggering many acts of kindness and solidarity, the pandemic has also been accompanied by increased corruption. Understanding why will help reveal solutions. Sept 3, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
Why most anti-poverty programs fail to eradicate poverty Efosa Ojomo Why most anti-poverty programs fail to eradicate poverty Fewer than 1% of people cite anti-poverty programs as the reason they escaped poverty. Why do so many of these programs fail at the one thing they're designed to do? Aug 27, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
Telehealth is taking off. Stakeholder alignment can ensure it lasts. Jessica Plante Telehealth is taking off. Stakeholder alignment can ensure it lasts. Telehealth is experiencing a massive rise in popularity. How can the healthcare industry ensure this momentum lasts? Aug 11, 2020 Jessica Plante
Revisiting blended learning principles, with school plans in limbo Thomas Arnett Revisiting blended learning principles, with school plans in limbo As schools think through their logistical challenges, consider how three blended learning models can help answer questions about priorities, needs, and available resources. Aug 11, 2020 Thomas Arnett